Talking to a PNM
OPhiA Knowledge
The 5 B's
Etiquette
Green flag or red flag
100
You go to sit at a table with a PNM, she isnt talking a lot and looks very nervous. what should you do

introduce yourself, smile, and ask an open ended question! 

100

What are our Philanthropys 

What is The MS foundation and St. Baldricks 
100
What are the 5 b's 

boys, booze, barack, bible, and b*tch

100

should any digital devices be on your person while recruiting? 

No, unless you have specific circumstances

100

A PNM ask how she can be involved in service projects

what is green flag
200

Your sitting at a table and realize you have been talking a little bit more than the PNM what should you do?

Shift the conversation back to the PNM by asking her a question then getting her to elaborate on her answer. 

200
What are our areas of service?

what is University Community, Community at Large, Mental Health, President Project, and Members

200

A PNM says they have seen a few members of the chapter at Living Hope's HOCO is this a bad thing? 

No! Even tho Bible is technically a part of the 5 B's if a PNM brings it up do not shoot them down! 

200

If you see another sister out at a Frat Party during the week of recruitment what should you do

Report it to Jada or Hayley!

(then report yourself cause you shouldnt be out either!) 

200

A PNM ask which fraternity throws the best parties on campus

what is a red flag

300

A PNM tells you she is really shy and is worried she wont fit in because everyone seems outgoing, what should you respond?

Reassure her that everyone in our chapter is different, and while it may not seem like there are any shy girls. That many girls come into the chapter shy and open up as time goes on. 

300

What do we do if we do NOT know the answer to something?

What is ask a member of exec or an older active!

300

If a PNM brings up how she is super excited to be paired with a fraternity for homecoming how can u redirect a conversation

Bring up that we are paired with NPHC and IFC groups and it is such an amazing time to bond and grow with you sisters!

300

Why are we not supposed to use a "you" pronoun during recruitment

Because it can come across as bid promising

300

A pnm says, "Do I have to do service, or can i just focus on the social events" 

red flag!

400

You are having a great conversation with a PNM but your sister comes along because it is time to bump. What should you do? 

Polietly wrap up the conversation but dont cut her off and says, "it was so great to meet you. this is my sister -   -, we were just talking about -insert topic-. 

400

How much are dues? What is the protocol around dues waviers? 

what is 225 

we tell PNMs about payment plans NOT dues waviers

400
A PNM says, "Ive heard some really bad things about -insert any sorority-. What do you guys think about them." How should u handle this sitation

Redirct the conversation and then make a mental note to write that in your comment form! 

400
You walk into a room with a PNM and there is only one seat left what do you do

let the pnm sit down first and then sit on the floor

400

A PNM says "I want to join a sorority where i can build my resume, make friends, and give back thru service"

Biege flag 

500

A PNM says "Im not sure if i belong here," what do u say? 

Ask her feel seen with things like "recruitment can be a very overwhelming time so i understand why u feel that way!" Then ask her what made her interested in coming to recruitment and what she feels she may be interested in.

500

What are the NEW member requirements? (hint: I have 5 main ones listed) 

What is Scrapbook page, 15 service hours, test, weekly meetings, carrying around ophia 

500

A PNM brings up Taylor Swift and you say "oh yea i love her did you see that her and travis kelce got married at MSG". Is Hayley going to strike you down? 

NO! 

As long as you are not sitting down chatting about your boyfriend, situationship, or the hottest frat guy on campus for the entirety of recruitment I will not! 

500
should you put "i absolutely loves her, she had the cutest outfit" on a comment form why or why not

no! because you just met her! we also do not judge someone based on their apperances.

500

A PNM asks "What happens if I do not complete my service hours" (this may be a trick question hint hint nudge nudge" 

It depends!